e-newsletter July 6 2018

The Moscow United Methodist Church126 Church Street Office Phone: 570-842-7251Moscow, PA 18444 e-newsletter July 6, 2018“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” Galatians 5:1 NIV In This Newsletter - MUMC July Events Red Cross Blood Drive – July 12 Why We Worship Operation Homefront Back to School Brigade, Backpacks for ChildrenUpcoming Safe Sanctuaries Training at Elm Park Notice of Jim Krager’s Passing

July Events and MeetingsMUMC Events in July:Summer worship schedule and series continues – Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. Life of Blessing: Jesus’ Wisdom in the Beatitudes, Matt 5:1-12Monday Night Bible Study – 6:30 p.m. in the social hall – all welcome!Faith and Fitness – MUMC’s summer Saturday morning ministry - 8:30 a.m. Runners, walkers, all exercisers welcome – no experience neededVacation Bible School – July 23-28 North Pocono’s Community summer VBS – all welcome! Hero Central – Discover Your Strength in God! Mon -Fri 6:30-8:30 p.m . Sat 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – closing, picnic and family fun timeMUMC Book Club – Thursday, July 26 at 6 p.m.Welsh Cookie Baking – Saturday, July 28 at 9 a.m. – All invited!July Church Administrative Meetings:Wednesday, July 11 – 6 p.m. - TrusteesTuesday, July 17 – 6 p.m. – P/SPRCTuesday, July 31 – 7 p.m. – Administrative Council



Why We Worship To Say “Please” and “Thank You” to GodWe worship when we join as a community of faith to encounter God, meeting newneighbors and greeting old friends. The word “worship” comes from the OldeEnglish word for “worthy.” To worship means we honor God as worthy of our love,praise and gratitude. In worship: • We pray together and sing prayerful words to open our hearts and minds • We allow the Holy Spirit to inspire us • We set aside our worries and cares • We recognize and celebrate God’s goodness to us in countless ways • We confess our need for God’s mercy • We look to the Bible to hear God’s Word explored and reflected on for our lives • We consider how we are being called to help bring God’s Kingdom to our community • We express our heartfelt thanksgiving to God through our offerings, for every goodness given to us in Jesus Christ.Because such a variety of people seek God at MUMC, so we offer blended worshipservices, full of spiritual moments for all ages, music preferences, and religiousbackgrounds. We also offer a monthly mini-hymn sing of old time favorite hymns

and a quarterly worship with a more contemporary focus. Our weekly worship timeis important – make it a point to put it on your calendar!Bring your family. Bring a friend. Share God’s invitation to as many people as you can - so we grow in faith and reach new people for Jesus Christ. 10 a.m. Summer 2018 Worship Series: Life of Blessing – Jesus’ Teaching in the Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12 Summer can be a time to slow down and savor life. What better way to do that than getting back to the basics and the blessings of life in Christ? Join us for worship, 10 a.m., each Sunday this summer as we explore thelife of blessing Jesus graciously calls us to. Each summer Sunday highlights the musical gifts of our church members and friends. Come, worship with us and grow in faith!

Operation Homefront Back to School Brigade Backpacks for Children Please place your donations of School Backpacks and School Suppliesfor children of military families in the box as youcome into the church during the month of July. Thebox will be picked up after church on Sunday, July29, 2018. For more information, please callHarold Galey, 570-780-7623. Thank you forhelping our PA military families!

Announcement from Sky Lake's web page (skylakecenter.org) regarding the passing of Jim Krager:It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing (3 July2018) of our Director Emeritus, Jim Krager. Jim shared over45 years of his life with the Sky Lake Community ascolleague, as boss, as friend, and—perhaps mostimportantly—as someone who modeled what it looks like tobe a committed follower of Christ. We cherish the time Jimspent with us and hold his family in close prayer this day.A celebration of Jim’s life will take place here at Sky Lakethis Saturday, July 7th in the early afternoon. We will sharefurther details as soon as they are confirmed.